Game Changer Leadership Coaching, Keynote Speaker, Consulting - Rennie Curran

Our Story Rennie Curran is a former NFL linebacker, leadership keynote speaker, author, and the CEO of Game Changer Coaching, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Born in Atlanta to Liberian immigrants, he overcame being considered undersized to become the all-time leading tackler in Gwinnett County history, a Three-Time All-American and Two-Time All-SEC linebacker at the University of Georgia from 2007 to 2009, and a third-round draft pick for the Tennessee Titans in 2010. After transitioning from professional sports, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, a certification in Life and Business Coaching from the Life Purpose Institute, and is a Harvard Business School-educated executive. He has been inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame, the Georgia vs Florida Hall of Fame, and the UGA 40 Under 40. Since 2011, he has delivered thousands of high-impact keynotes and facilitated hundreds of workshops for corporations, associations, schools, and professional sports teams. His mission is to help leaders and top performers bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be, guided by core values of Faith, Growth, Servant Leadership, and Understated Excellence. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Leadership & High Performance Coaching — One-on-one coaching and mentorship for executives, entrepreneurs, and elite athletes focused on unlocking clarity, confidence, strategic growth, team culture, and a competitive edge. 🎓 Executive Coaching — Personalized strategic coaching designed to help senior leaders and C-suite professionals enhance decision-making, leadership presence, and organizational impact. 🎓 Personal Brand Coaching — Individual guidance to build, refine, and amplify an authentic personal brand for long-term professional influence and market positioning. 🎓 Game Changer Speakers Academy — A comprehensive training program to become a powerful professional speaker or overcome the fear of public speaking; participants gain the skills, strategy, and confidence to captivate any audience. 🎓 Live & Virtual Keynote Presentations — Fully customized keynotes for corporate events, associations, school assemblies, student events, workshops, and retreats designed to inspire action and improve performance, communication, and culture. 🎓 Corporate & Business Workshops — Dynamic, facilitated workshops for businesses and professional associations aimed at cultivating high-performing leaders and unified teams. 🎓 School Assemblies & Student Events — Targeted presentations for educational institutions focusing on perseverance, leadership, teamwork, and personal development for students and student-athletes. 🎓 Leadership Retreats & Panel Discussions — Immersive retreat experiences and expert panel moderation for deep-dive team development and strategic organizational alignment. 🎓 Growth Consulting — Strategic advisory and connector services helping brands expand through strategic alliances, investor relations, authentic partnerships, curated events, and introductions to high-net-worth individuals and business owners. 🎓 Free Agent: The Intangibles for Overcoming Adversity and Times of Transition — A motivational self-help book published in 2013 providing a framework for navigating transition, adversity, and times of change. 🎓 What Does It Take to Be a Star — A children’s book co-authored with his daughter Eleana Curran to help young readers discover personal greatness through character rather than external titles. Specialties 🎯 Leadership Development & Elite Leader Cultivation 🎯 High Performance, Productivity & Burnout Management 🎯 Team Culture, Unity & Communication 🎯 Overcoming Adversity, Resilience & Mission-Driven Mindset 🎯 Personal Branding & Executive Presence 🎯 Public Speaking, Keynote Delivery & Stage Confidence 🎯 Career Transition & Athlete Identity Development 🎯 Strategic Growth Consulting & Brand Partnerships 🎯 Servant Leadership & Faith-Based Principles 🎯 Student-Athlete Development & Youth Mentorship Methods & Approach Rennie delivers highly customized experiences rather than canned speeches, combining storytelling from his athletic and entrepreneurial journey with actionable frameworks such as the 4 C’s and the mantra "Operate At The Level of Your Vision." His methodology blends one-on-one mentorship, dynamic workshop facilitation, and strategic consulting with a focus on practical game plans, tangible tools, and servant leadership. He emphasizes preparation, teamwork, and remaining mission-driven while helping clients manage burnout, increase productivity, and unlock clarity. His coaching integrates high-performance sports psychology, business strategy, and personal branding principles tailored to executives, entrepreneurs, and elite performers. Who It's For Executives, CEOs, and senior leaders seeking strategic growth and clarity; entrepreneurs building their brand and business; elite and former athletes navigating career transition; corporate teams and large organizations across diverse industries including Fortune 500 companies; professional associations and meeting planners; schools, universities, and student groups including student-athletes; aspiring and established professional speakers; high-net-worth individuals and business owners seeking strategic alliances; teams requiring culture unification and performance improvement; and individuals facing periods of transition or adversity who need motivational guidance and practical tools. Facilities & Practical Info Programs are delivered both live in-person and virtually from Atlanta, Georgia, with services available nationally and internationally. Formats include keynote speeches, half-day or full-day workshops, multi-day retreats, panel discussions, and ongoing one-on-one coaching engagements. All content is delivered in English. Scheduling and availability are managed through the website contact form and dedicated registration pages for the Speakers Academy and coaching programs. A newsletter provides exclusive leadership content, event updates, and insider access. Location Address: Virtual Address, 3343 Peachtree Rd Suite 180 - 1502, Atlanta, GA 30326, United States Hours: See website for schedule The "+" ✅ Harvard Business School-educated CEO with a BBA from UGA Terry College and Life Purpose Institute coaching certification ✅ Former Three-Time All-American, All-SEC, and NFL linebacker with a proven high-performance athletic pedigree ✅ Trusted by 50+ leading organizations including Coca-Cola, Fidelity, Delta, Chick-fil-A, Truist, Equitable, and ForeverLawn ✅ Over a decade of experience delivering thousands of keynotes with top approval ratings and documented perfect scores from event committees ✅ Fully customized content with no canned speeches, backed by media credibility including The New York Times, USA Today, ESPN, and Fox Sports ✅ Published author of two books and active philanthropist through The Game Changers Foundation supporting student-athlete leadership development